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Derrick

Favors

F · CHI · Very poor

PAL
13
WAR
0.0
PTS
5.3

2021-22

Derrick Favors

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Biography

Team
Chicago Bulls
Position
Forward
Height
6' 10"
Weight
265 lbs
Born
July 15, 1991 (35)
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA
College
Georgia Tech
Draft
2010: Rd 1, Pk 3 (NJ)
Experience
12th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Utah Jazz · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • New Orleans Pelicans · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • Utah Jazz · 2011-12 – 2018-19 (8 seasons)
  • 2010 11 Totals · 2010-11 (1 season)
  • Utah Jazz · 2010-11 (1 season)
  • New Jersey Nets · 2010-11 (1 season)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-22Oklahoma City Thunder391816.72.4-4.751.60.1-0.412.50.4-0.6
2020-21Utah Jazz68015.32.3-3.663.80.0-0.00.00.9-1.2
2019-20New Orleans Pelicans514924.44.1-6.661.70.0-0.114.30.8-1.4
2018-19Utah Jazz767023.24.8-8.158.60.2-1.021.82.0-3.0
2017-18Utah Jazz777728.05.1-9.156.30.2-0.822.21.8-2.8
2016-17Utah Jazz503923.74.1-8.348.70.1-0.230.01.3-2.2
2015-16Utah Jazz625932.06.7-13.151.50.0-0.10.02.9-4.1
2014-15Utah Jazz747430.86.5-12.452.50.0-0.116.73.0-4.5
2013-14Utah Jazz737330.25.3-10.252.20.0-0.00.02.6-3.9
2012-13Utah Jazz77823.23.6-7.448.20.0-0.10.02.3-3.4
2011-12Utah Jazz65921.33.4-6.849.90.0-0.00.01.9-3.0
2010-112010 11 Totals782719.72.8-5.351.70.0-0.00.01.3-2.2
2010-11Utah Jazz22420.23.4-6.452.90.0-0.00.01.5-2.6
2010-11New Jersey Nets562319.52.5-4.951.10.0-0.00.01.3-2.1

Derrick Favors: our analysis

2021-22 season: 39 GP, 5.3 PTS, 4.7 REB, 0.6 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR 0.0 · PAL 13, very poor.

In 2021-22, Derrick Favors, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 13 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.0.

His strengths: playmaking (62, above average). On the other hand, scoring (13, among the weakest in the league) and impact (17, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.3); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.3).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers

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Points

5.3

Rebounds

4.7

Assists

0.6

TS%

53.4 %

Usage

13.4 %

PER

13.6

WS/48

.105

On/off +/−

-0.9

Minutes

16.7

Games

39

Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

1.3

80% of cases: -0.3 to 2.9

Points/game

5.0

Games

51

WAR 2021-22

0.0

The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.

Trend

↓ Declining (-37)

  • 2021-220.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-37 · 30 y.o. · prime years

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2021-22

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

64

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
61
SHT
Shooting
71
FIN
Finishing
68
PLY
Playmaking
63
BAL
Ball security
94
REB
Rebounding
74
DEF
Defense
78
DUR
Durability
61
EX
Experience
87
Why these ratings?
  • SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
  • SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
  • FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
  • PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
  • BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
  • REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
  • DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
  • DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
  • EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA

WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22

How we rate →

WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).

PAL: dimensions

Impact17
Scoring13
Playmaking62
Shooting26
Rebounding36
Defense32

Where WAR comes from

VORP0.0
BPM (per 100 possessions)-2.1
Offensive BPM-2.3
Defensive BPM+0.3
Win Shares+1.4

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

9.6 pi

38th percentile

At the rim

67.3 %

17th percentile

Rim share

30.2 %

28th percentile

Midrange

40.6 %

68th percentile

Three-point

.125

23th percentile

3PA share

8.8 %

43th percentile

Corner threes

7.1 %

6th percentile

Free throws

.640

21th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Feb 25vs PHXL 124-10418631202-40-0
Feb 17vs SASL 114-10610240001-20-0
Feb 15@ NYKW 127-123 OT211040015-60-1
Feb 12@ PHIL 100-87281690138-130-2
Feb 10vs TORL 117-9815030000-00-0
Feb 8vs GSWL 110-9826470001-10-0
Feb 6@ SACL 113-10316420202-30-0
Feb 1vs PORW 98-8121670012-60-1
Jan 16vs CLEL 107-10217681003-50-0
Jan 12@ WASL 122-11812031000-20-1

Derrick Favors: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Derrick Favors average in 2021-22?

Derrick Favors averages 5.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 39 games in 2021-22.

How old is Derrick Favors?

Derrick Favors is 35 years old: he was born on July 15, 1991.

How tall is Derrick Favors, and how much does he weigh?

Derrick Favors is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 265 lb (120 kg).

Where is Derrick Favors from?

United States: Derrick Favors was born in Atlanta, GA, in the United States.

What team does Derrick Favors play for?

Derrick Favors plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA, at F, wearing number 33.

How good is Derrick Favors?

Derrick Favors produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 13 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Derrick Favors drafted?

Derrick Favors was drafted in 2010 by NJ, in round 1 (pick 3 of the round).

What is Derrick Favors's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at 1.3 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Chicago Bulls teammates

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